On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Brainpop is not a free site you need a subscription to get the full program. However there are somethings available for free on the site. Brainpop does not have any adds which makes it nice to show to students without any inappropriate pop-ups or interruptions. It does not allow for any sharing or collaboration. However, it gives you multiple great lesson plan ideas for multiple subject areas and in multiple forms. It does give the option for teachers to find more information on lesson plans and it also has individual features for students. This Web 2.0 tool is great for children from Pre-K all the way to high school. There are two actual sites to choose from based on the age of your learners. These are brainpopjr which is for Pre-K to grade 3 and Brainpop which is for 3 and up. All in all, this tool is very useful for teachers and students in the classroom or at home.
Educational Uses of Site
Teachers can use the videos to supplement curriculum in the classroom. The videos are short and straight forward. They are also very funny for students and help to engage students while teaching difficult concepts at the same time. I have used Brainpop to teach math, social studies, science, etc. The site also gives great lesson ideas or follow up activities such as quizzes and games. You can also find a list of books and other materials under the lesson ideas tab to find more information to add on to a unit of study for your classroom. Students can play educational games and do writing or drawing activities. There are even jokes that go along with the videos for students to read!
Review of Site
This site is one of my favorite Web 2.0 tools! It is great because it is so versatile. There are endless videos and lesson ideas that help keep students engaged in new or hard concepts. This is a great tool for kids at any age. I love to use this site as a supplement to any unit of study in my classroom!
Unit 6.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Lauren ShilkoTitle of Site:
BrainpopURL:
https://www.brainpop.com/Description of Site:
Brainpop is not a free site you need a subscription to get the full program. However there are somethings available for free on the site. Brainpop does not have any adds which makes it nice to show to students without any inappropriate pop-ups or interruptions. It does not allow for any sharing or collaboration. However, it gives you multiple great lesson plan ideas for multiple subject areas and in multiple forms. It does give the option for teachers to find more information on lesson plans and it also has individual features for students. This Web 2.0 tool is great for children from Pre-K all the way to high school. There are two actual sites to choose from based on the age of your learners. These are brainpopjr which is for Pre-K to grade 3 and Brainpop which is for 3 and up. All in all, this tool is very useful for teachers and students in the classroom or at home.
Educational Uses of Site
Teachers can use the videos to supplement curriculum in the classroom. The videos are short and straight forward. They are also very funny for students and help to engage students while teaching difficult concepts at the same time. I have used Brainpop to teach math, social studies, science, etc. The site also gives great lesson ideas or follow up activities such as quizzes and games. You can also find a list of books and other materials under the lesson ideas tab to find more information to add on to a unit of study for your classroom. Students can play educational games and do writing or drawing activities. There are even jokes that go along with the videos for students to read!Review of Site
This site is one of my favorite Web 2.0 tools! It is great because it is so versatile. There are endless videos and lesson ideas that help keep students engaged in new or hard concepts. This is a great tool for kids at any age. I love to use this site as a supplement to any unit of study in my classroom!